Louisiana - R.S. 14:95. Illegal carrying of weapons is... (1) The intentional concealment of any firearm, or other instrumentality customarily used or intended for probable

use as a dangerous weapon, on one's person; The law here is vague describing blade length, as far as carrying anything , the key word is concealed. This goes with what i heard at a police supply store. I can carry an expandable baton on my belt as long as its visable. Which makes a viable addition to my stick training . I have been leaning toward the stick rather than the knife as a self defense option. but still carry one. ( appologies for the spacing)